biology question #502

Christina, a 16 year old female from Orland Park asks on January 3, 2002,

Q:

Why are most people right handed instead of left?
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the answer

Barry Shell answered on January 3, 2002, A:

The reason or reasons for hand (and foot, and eye) dominance are unknown. There are theories, but nobody knows. You can read more at the mad scientist network on handedness.

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